Bass are members of the sunfish family, but that doesn't mean they like the sun. In fact, they hate it. A bass can't perspire or sip lemonade, so in the summertime, he does the next best thing: He ...

Stalking smallmouth bass in creeks and small rivers is a top summertime angling opportunity. Trout are great. Bass are, too. Bluegills, catfish and even carp, are fun to catch. But in my opinion, ...